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Over 100 dead in DR Congo flash floods

Over 100 dead in DR Congo flash floods

More than 100 people have died and many others are missing following severe flash floods in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Heavy overnight rainfall triggered flooding in South Kivu province, destroying homes and displacing numerous families. The region, nearing the…
US, China Agree to Cut Tariffs for 90 Days, Easing Trade Tensions

US, China Agree to Cut Tariffs for 90 Days, Easing Trade Tensions

The United States and China announced a 90-day agreement Monday to significantly reduce their tit-for-tat tariffs, de-escalating a trade war that has unsettled global markets, Arab News reported. Following their first talks since President Donald Trump launched the tariff blitz,…
Climate Change Intensifies Crisis Across Africa: Rising Temperatures, Floods, and Drought Threaten Millions

Climate Change Intensifies Crisis Across Africa: Rising Temperatures, Floods, and Drought Threaten Millions

Africa faces escalating climate impacts with 2024 temperatures 0.86°C above average, causing widespread floods, droughts, and displacement affecting millions across the continent. Africa is confronting an urgent climate crisis marked by rising temperatures, extreme weather, and severe socio-economic consequences, the…
UAE starts 4th phase of Gaza water supply project

UAE starts 4th phase of Gaza water supply project

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched the fourth phase of its humanitarian water supply project in the Gaza Strip as part of “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3,” Arab News reported. This initiative aims to reduce the suffering of Palestinian civilians…
Hong Kong’s Halal Q Mark to Boost Muslim Tourism, Business Growth

Hong Kong’s Halal Q Mark to Boost Muslim Tourism, Business Growth

Hong Kong is strengthening its position as a Muslim-friendly destination through the Halal Q Mark certification, managed by the Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong, The Halal Times reported. This certification ensures food outlets comply with…
Flooding in Eastern Congo Claims 62 Lives, 50 Missing

Flooding in Eastern Congo Claims 62 Lives, 50 Missing

Heavy flooding triggered by torrential rains in eastern Congo has devastated several lakeside villages along Lake Tanganyika, resulting in at least 62 deaths and 50 people missing, Arab News reported. The floods struck early Friday morning around 5 a.m., sweeping…
European, British soils seriously affected by intensive farming

European, British soils seriously affected by intensive farming

A new report reveals that over 60% of the EU’s agricultural soils and around 40% of British soils are severely degraded due to intensive farming practices, The Guardian reported. The Save Soil initiative warns this degradation disrupts the land’s water…
Europe’s Oldest Islamic Monument: The Great Mosque of Córdoba

Europe’s Oldest Islamic Monument: The Great Mosque of Córdoba

Located in Spain, the Great Mosque of Córdoba (Mezquita-Catedral) is the oldest surviving Islamic architectural monument in the European Union. Constructed in 785 CE during the Umayyad Emirate of Córdoba, it exemplifies Moorish architecture, characterized by horseshoe arches, intricate geometric…
Global Temperatures Remain Near-Record Highs in April, EU Monitor Reports

Global Temperatures Remain Near-Record Highs in April, EU Monitor Reports

Global temperatures stayed at near-record highs in April, extending an unprecedented heat streak, Arab News reported citing the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. Despite expectations that warming would ease after the fading of last year’s El Niño, temperatures have remained…
Funding Crisis Halts Food Aid for 1 Million Refugees in Uganda

Funding Crisis Halts Food Aid for 1 Million Refugees in Uganda

Food rations for one million refugees in Uganda have been completely cut amid a severe funding crisis at the UN World Food Programme (WFP), The Guardian reported. The agency urgently requires $50 million to support refugees fleeing conflicts in the…
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